Van demand laid low; trucks get a temporary boost
- Registrations: 34,904 in September. 234,325 for the rolling year, down 37.9%.
- Trucks: 6,522 in September. 42,127 for the rolling year, down 28.3%.
- Vans: 28,382 for the month. 192,198 for the rolling year, down 39.7%.
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New van and truck registrations in the United Kingdom – 2009
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September
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% change
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Year to date
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% change
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Total
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34,904
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– 18.3%
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171,198
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– 39.7%
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Vans
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28,382
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– 22.3%
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142,364
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– 40.6%
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Trucks
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6,522
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5.4%
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28,834
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– 34.6%
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“Business confidence remains fragile in the commercial vehicle sector despite an increase in registrations at the heavy end of the market,” said Paul Everitt, SMMT chief executive. “As anticipated, September registrations were given a temporary boost, by both the new ’59 plate and the end of availability of Reduced Pollution Certificates for Euro 4 and 5 trucks. This demonstrates the positive effect a small incentive can have on the market but does not yet signal an end to the severe impact of the recession.”
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